In the latest example of NHL players expressing their displeasure with commissioner Gary Bettman, one retweeted a message that wanted Bettman dead.

Dave Bolland of the Chicago Blackhawks re-posted a Twitter entry (H/t to Pro Hockey Talk for the screen grab) that read: “can I get a RT for wanting Bettman dead?"

Dave Bolland is no stranger to controversy. (AP Photo)

The retweet was later deleted.

Bolland expressed regret over the retweet to ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun, saying, "it was a mistake. I never meant to retweet that out. I like to retweet a lot for my fans, and I just retweeted the wrong thing. I feel bad about it."

Bolland has always had a flair for controversy. Last year, in an interview with a Chicago radio station, he referred to Canucks forwards Daniel and Henrik Sedin as "sisters" and the city of Vancouver as full of “weirdos.” He later backed off those comments.

Friday's retweet continued the trend of players voicing displeasure with Bettman.

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Ian White called the commissioner “an idiot” and Florida Panthers forward Kris Versteeg called Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly “cancers.” Those are just a few examples of the growing anger the players have toward Bettman.